Topic
N5
4 articles on N5 for Japanese learners.
JLPT N5 Grammar List: Everything You Need, Grouped by What It Does
The complete JLPT N5 grammar set — particles, verb forms, adjectives, sentence patterns — grouped by what each one actually does, not alphabetically.
Japanese Sentence Structure: Why the Verb Comes Last
Japanese word order for English speakers: SOV, particles instead of position, dropped subjects, and modifiers before nouns — with clear examples.
い-Adjectives vs な-Adjectives: The Difference
Japanese has two adjective classes that conjugate differently. How to tell them apart, the full conjugation grid, and the exceptions that catch everyone.
Essential JLPT N5 Vocabulary: 80 Words Every Beginner Needs
The most essential JLPT N5 vocabulary, grouped by theme with kanji, readings and meanings — plus how to actually make the words stick.